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Dekel Keinan Considers Return to Maccabi Haifa but Prefers Coaching Role in US
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First reported by Mako · 17 minutes ago
What happened
Former Maccabi Haifa captain Dekel Keinan, now in the US, remains connected to the club and prefers coaching roles over management. He sees a return to Israel unlikely this year but hopes to come back eventually. Keinan also commented on Maccabi Haifa's recent challenges, the failed transfer of Anan Khalaily to Inter Milan, and the impact of Israel's situation on player transfers.
- 01Dekel Keinan remains closely connected to Maccabi Haifa and has received multiple offers to return.
- 02He prefers coaching roles over administrative positions and currently lives in the US.
- 03Keenan says a return to Israel this year is unlikely but plans to come back eventually.
- 04He believes Maccabi Haifa needs four or five strong players to compete for the championship again.
- 05Keenan discussed the failed Anan Khalaily transfer to Inter Milan and hopes for his recovery.
- 06Israeli clubs face challenges signing Jewish players due to political and security concerns.
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